description Beet armyworm Overview
Beet armyworm is the common name for Spodoptera exigua, a noctuid moth described by Hübner in 1808. The damaging stage is the larva, which feeds on crops and makes the species a worldwide pest of vegetables, cotton, and beet. The common name refers to this caterpillar stage, so the species is relevant both to crop protection and to the study of noctuid moths.
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What is the scientific name of the beet armyworm?
The beet armyworm is Spodoptera exigua. The moth was described by Hübner in 1808.
Which life stage damages crops?
The damaging stage is the larva, or caterpillar. It feeds on crops including vegetables, cotton, and beet.
Why is Spodoptera exigua called the beet armyworm?
The common name refers to the caterpillar's crop-feeding behavior and its association with beet. The species is also a worldwide pest of vegetables and cotton.
What crops does the beet armyworm attack?
Its larvae feed on vegetables, cotton, and beet. Because Spodoptera exigua occurs widely, it is treated as a worldwide agricultural pest.
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